Ellen DeGeneres accused of being ‘racist’ for repeatedly making fun of Sofia Vergara’s accent on show
ELLEN DeGeneres has been accused of being “racist” and "mean-spirited" for repeatedly making fun of actress Sofia Vergara’s accent on her talk show.
Ellen, 62, has , as dozens of staffers have claimed racism, bullying and sexual harassment took place The Ellen DeGeneres Show set.
One former employee alleged the show’s head writer and executive producer Kevin Leman solicited him for oral sex at a company party in 2013.
Others claimed they witnessed him grope and kiss employees.
Kevin denied ";any kind of sexual impropriety" in a statement.
Others alleged they were told by their managers to if they saw her at the office.
Ellen that read: “On day one of our show, I told everyone in our first meeting that The Ellen DeGeneres Show would be a place of happiness – no one would ever raise their voice, and everyone would be treated with respect.
Kevin : "It’s crazy to see my friend go through what she’s going through publicly.
"I have known Ellen for years and I can honestly say that she’s one of the dopest people on the f**king planet. She has treated my family and my team with love and respect from day one.”
Singer Katy Perry also : “I know I can’t speak for anyone else’s experience besides my own but I want to acknowledge that I have only ever had positive takeaways from my time with Ellen & on the .
“I think we all have witnessed the light & continual fight for equality that she has brought to the world through her platform for decades. Sending you love & a hug, friend @TheEllenShow."
But not all of Hollywood is on her side, as Everybody Loves Raymond actor Brad Garrett tweeted: "Sorry but it comes from the top @TheEllenShow. Know more than one who were treated horribly by her. Common knowledge."